LA
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UV Control Sunscreen SPF 50 with Azelaic Acid
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Actives not listed in INCI; clean simple base with azelaic acid, fragrance- and alcohol-free. Conservative health score given unidentified filters.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
68.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #970 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Actives not listed in INCI; clean simple base with azelaic acid, fragrance- and alcohol-free. Conservative health score given unidentified filters.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A minimalist SPF 50 cream built on a glycerin and C15-19 alkane base, with azelaic acid and tocopherol as the notable extras. The INCI omits the active filter declaration, which limits how confidently the UV system can be judged.
Pros
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free base
- Includes azelaic acid for tone support
- Short, simple ingredient list
- Tocopherol antioxidant included
- Cetearyl alcohol gives stable cream feel
Cons
- UV filters not disclosed in supplied INCI
- No PA rating provided
- Filter modernity scored only moderate
- Single-strength SPF 50 only
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a quiet daily SPF 50 cream with a tone-focused active, who can tolerate not seeing the filter list spelled out.
01 Score breakdown
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C15-19 Alkane·Propanediol·C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Azelaic Acid·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Sclerotium Gum·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Hydroxide·Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate·Glyceryl Stearate·Jojoba Esters·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Pentylene Glycol·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Cassia Alata Leaf Extract·Maltodextrin·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Citric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
05 C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer